Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 6: Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered a contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of PS Devsar during patrolling at Khanabarni Devsar intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee after noticing a police party but was apprehended tactfully, police said.
“He has been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Wani son of Mohd Sultan Wani resident of Cheyan.”
During the search, police said, 2 kg of Grinded Cannabis was recovered from his possession.
He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 49/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Devsar and an investigation has been initiated.